Targeted inspections from the Victorian Building Authority have found an increase in compliance risk at worksites around the state.
Analysis of data collected from July to September 2022 found that non-compliant building and plumbing issues increased in Victoria, up by 13 per cent during the same time period in 2021.
VBA state building surveyor Andrew Cialini said the regulator was continuing to develop a targeted approach.
“The VBA proactive inspections team aims to identify areas of building and plumbing non-compliance before they become an issue for homeowners, which could create potential safety risks, stress, and add time and cost impacts to projects,” Mr Cialini said.
“The information and intelligence gathered through PIP also enables the VBA to provide advice on building and plumbing standards and education and training in the industry to improve future outcomes.”
The VBA conducted 2406 inspections during the first quarter of the 2022-23 financial year and said that timber framing, waterproofing and unreinforced masonry were among the top non-compliant issues found in domestic building work.
In commercial buildings, access for people with a disability, dampness and weatherproofing were some of the biggest issues.
